Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Cuidad Jaurez, Chihuahua - This place is where where Luis lives with his family until he is two years old.

Los Angeles, California - This place is where Luis moves with his family and the setting for the book.

Watts - This place is a neighborhood where Luis lives as a child with his family.

Bloomington, Indiana - This is the place where Luis's father meets his mother.

109th Street School - This place is where Luis has unhappy memories of the beginning of his education.

Taft High School - This is the...
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